Der Zeuge
Example: Der Zeuge berichtete genau, was er am Tatort sah.
Definition
"Der Zeuge" refers to a person who provides a firsthand account or evidence about an event, especially in legal or official contexts. For example, in the phrase 'Der Zeuge berichtete genau, was er am Tatort sah,' the witness accurately reported what they saw at the crime scene.
Etymology
The word "der Zeuge" comes from the Old High German term 'zeugo,' meaning 'witness.' It is related to the verb 'zeigen,' which means 'to show,' reflecting the role of a witness as one who 'shows' or 'testifies' about an event. Did you know that the word shares roots with similar terms in other Germanic languages, all emphasizing the act of witnessing?
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"Der Zeuge" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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